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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,916.55, 710,874.83 and 158,373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,916.55, 710,874.83 and 158,373.46 is: 237,560.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,916.55 : 710,874.83 = 158,373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,916.55/710,874.83 = 158,373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,916.55x = 710,874.83 × 158,373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,916.55x = 112,583,704,071.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,583,704,071.40/473,916.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,560.19

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